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FASD Prevention in Atlantic Canada

Increasing Dialogue, Increasing Support.


Learn FASD Prevention

We all play an important role in FASD prevention. A multi-pronged approach is necessary to effectively address FASD. 
fasdNL has developed a cohesive FASD prevention and awareness campaign to increase support and dialogue surrounding individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

Our Atlantic-wide campaign addresses FASD prevention and awareness with an approach that is strength-based and supported by evidence. We at fasdNL recognize the stigma that is attached to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. A goal of this campaign is to address the stigma associated with FASD by promoting public awareness and by delivering accurate and consistent information along with re-framing the issue to include partners, friends, and family members. In doing so, we aim to highlight the ways we can all support healthy pregnancies rather than placing the burden on women alone.

FASD Prevention & Awareness Image Toolkits

​Our FASD Prevention social media campaign is available in 4 languages! It's the first of its kind in Atlantic Canada, focusing on FASD prevention, awareness, and combatting stigma. The campaign is available to share and download. Click the image below to download the campaign in your preferred language! 
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Mi'Kmaq


fasdAtlantic: Prevention & Awareness Campaign

fasdNL is leading a three-year FASD prevention, awareness, and training collaborative action project in Atlantic Canada. Our project is the first Atlantic-wide FASD prevention and awareness social media campaign. By using social media, our campaign can reach diverse age groups in urban, rural, and northern remote parts of Atlantic Canada. You can participate by sharing our social media (@fasdNL) campaign posters on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Why Now?

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is a leading cause of acquired developmental disability affecting more Canadians than autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and down syndrome combined.

Despite its prevalence, there is still ongoing limited capacity for the diagnosis and support for the approximately 93,000 individuals in Atlantic Canada impacted by FASD. Effective FASD interventions and supports from infancy to childhood can dramatically improve someone's quality of life.

​Why now? Because FASD happens here.

Learn About Prevention & Awareness Resources

Public Health Agency of Canada: About FASD
Public Health Agency of Canada: FASD Prevention
​Centre of Excellence on Women's Health: Women, Alcohol and FASD Prevention

Learn About the Toward Prevention FASD Atlantic Project

Government of Canada Invests in FASD Prevention, June 2021:
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"Today's investment will support fasdNL's work to increase knowledge of FASD, help reduce drinking during pregnancy, and promote positive health and social outcomes for people with FASD." - The Honourable Patty Had, Minister of Health

Read the full press release here.

Watch the announcement here with remarks by Scott Simms, Member of Parliament for Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame, Newfoundland and Labrador, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and Katharine Dunbar Winsor, fasdNL Executive Director.

We gratefully acknowledge our project collaborators the New Brunswick FASD Centre of Excellence, Kids First Association (in Nova Scotia), Mi’kmaq Family Resource Centre (on Prince Edward Island), Daybreak Parent Child Centre (in Newfoundland and Labrador) and the Exploits Valley Community Coalition (in Newfoundland and Labrador). 

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  • Home
  • News
    • Bill S-253
    • FASD Awareness Month
  • About
    • What We Do
    • Board of Directors & Staff
    • Our Funders & Supporters
    • Reports & Publications
    • What is FASD?
    • Who We Are
    • Media
  • Prevention
  • Diagnostic Network
    • Diagnostic Network
    • Being Diagnosed with FASD
    • Assessment & Diagnosis in NL
  • Research
  • FASD Training Offerings
    • FASD 101-Introduction to FASD
    • FASD 101 & The Justice System
    • FASD 101 for Social Workers (Accredited)
    • FASD Prevention and Conversations About Alcohol
    • l’Utilisation d’alcool et la prévention du TSAF
    • Money Spending & Financial Planning- Individuals with Neurodiversities
    • Working with Parents with Intellectual/Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
    • Custom Training
  • Resources
    • New fasdNL Resources
    • Alcohol & Safer Sex Video Series
    • Disability Tax Credit Video Guide
    • FASD Information Series
    • fasdNL Summer Holiday Toolkit
    • fasdNL Winter Holiday Toolkit
    • Mocktails Collections
    • Other Resources >
      • Alcohol Resources
      • Being Diagnosed with FASD
      • Mental Health and Addictions in NL
      • Other Canadian Health Resources
      • Parents & Caregivers
      • Professionals Working with FASD
      • Teaching and Education
    • Provincial Resources >
      • New Brunswick
      • Nova Scotia
      • Prince Edward Island
      • Newfoundland & Labrador
  • fasd ATLANTIC
    • FASD in Atlantic Canada
    • Atlantic FASD Community Network Blog
  • Contact
    • Contact
    • Membership